BABSON PARK, Fla. – The Battle of Florida is an All-Star football matchup for NFL draft-eligible collegiate players with ties to the state of Florida. It pits two very famous ex-coaches against one another, Bobby Bowden and Howard Schnellenberger. The game is on January 21, 2012. The game will be played in the new stadium at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Fla. Kick-off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EST. The game will be televised nationwide by Fox College Sports.
 
Two Webber International football players have been selected to participate in the game. Josh Long, a defensive tackle for the Warriors, will be playing for the North squad. Playing for the South team will be Warriors quarterback, Chris Hart.
 
“We are very proud to have two of our Warriors participating in this prestigious All-Star game,” stated WIU Head Football Coach, Kelly Scott.
 
For more information about the game, visit www.BattleofFlorida.com